I was so excited when I figured out how to make vegan Worcestershire sauce because I thought I would be able to make vegan Chex Mix. However, Chex uses vitamin D3 that is derived from lanolin (sheep’s wool). I was so disappointed! I even called to verify their source of vitamin D, just to be …
These spiced Dutch cookies are light, crispy, and perfect for the holidays! I made them for St. Nicholas Day, but they would also be great for Yule or Christmas. The spices get stronger as the dough sits, so make the dough a day or two before baking the cookies if you have time to wait. …
I am half Dutch, and we celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. It is traditional to give chocolate or pastry that is shaped like letters (the first initial of each person). However, it is really hard to find any that are vegan and gluten free, so I have to make my own. You can …
We have been having such a wonderful time with our Yule countdown! It is really nice to slow down every evening and spend time together! We started our countdown on Thursday, November 30th, and lit just one candle the first night:
This scrumptious vegan banana cream pie is perfectly creamy with just the right amount of sweetness from the pudding and bananas! It slices beautifully too! You will need to prepare in advance to make it as you need a blind-baked pie crust that is completely cooled down, a batch of chilled whipped topping, a batch …
My favorite whisk for making sauces, gravies, puddings, caramel, and candy broke last week! The shape of a tornado whisk allows you to reach the entire bottom of your pan quickly and easily. This makes burning on the bottom of your pan much less likely, and the shape also makes for perfectly smooth sauces and …
This yummy vanilla pudding is smooth, thick and creamy goodness! It is great all by itself, and also perfect in recipes calling for vanilla pudding, pastry cream, or custard! It is very easy to make, and only takes 15 minutes from start to finish. Here are the ingredients you will need: The kala namak (Himalayan …
I love making pies, but pie crust can be a bit fiddly to make and shape without the right ingredients and instructions. This recipe, though, works really well and the dough is very easy to roll out and shape! Use my double crust recipe if you are making a pie with both a bottom and …
How to Make & Blind Bake a Single Pie Crust (Vegan & Gluten Free) Read More »
My mom and I are going to start a 21 day countdown to Yule on Thursday, November 30th. We will be holding a short candle ritual each evening at sundown, and then will turn off the internet and do a Yule activity or craft together. We invite you to join us in slowing down every …
Making a Yule Log & Preparing for Our Yule Countdown! Read More »
I needed a Yule candle for the center of our Yule log, and I wanted it to be unique. So, I decided to make my own! My mom and I ended up making it together and that made it really special! Here are the ingredients and supplies that we used to make our candle: I …